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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Creator M14, consider how you'll be using the laptop. The ASUS is built for gaming and will handle intensive tasks well, but it's heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. The MSI, while more expensive, is designed for creators and offers a balance between performance and portability, with a better display for creative work; it's lighter and may have a longer battery life, suited for traveling professionals. Choose the ASUS for gaming and intensive tasks, or the MSI for creative work and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers a powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it exceptional for gaming and 3D tasks that require smooth visuals and quick responses. The MSI Creator M14, while also providing a capable GPU and good screen quality, may have a slightly lower refresh rate, compromising on ultimate gaming performance, but still delivering a solid experience for both gaming and creative work.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen delivers vibrant visuals and is bright enough for comfortable viewing, but the MSI Creator M14 provides similarly pleasing visual quality with a crisp resolution. In engineering and design tasks, the MSI Creator M14 excels by offering wider color coverage, which helps in precision tasks that require accurate color representation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 falls short in this area. When it comes to 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but both are adequate for basic 3D tasks if high frame rates are not a priority.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its gaming-oriented CPU and RAM, offers robust performance that translates well into general use, along with a high-quality screen for vivid visuals, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, although less powerful, provides a balance of good screen quality, longer battery life, and lighter design for easy portability, which is a significant advantage for users who prioritize mobility and battery longevity for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its robust CPU and GPU, excels at handling engineering software and has a high-quality screen that enhances visual work, making it suitable for design tasks; however, it’s heavier and noisier under load, affecting portability and comfort. Meanwhile, the MSI Creator M14 is lighter, which aids in portability, and it also offers a high-quality screen and powerful CPU and GPU for engineering tasks, although the smaller form factor can imply a compromise in keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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